- The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed that 274 inmates were missing after the walls of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri collapsed
- The NCoS has assured the public that the biometrics and details of the escaped inmates are being shared to aid in their recapture
- NCoS is working closely with other security agencies to apprehend the remaining escapees
FG releases identities of escapees of Maiduguri prison
Photo credit: @nwaezivictorSource: TwitterNCoS: Flood hits correctional facility hardThe flood brought down the walls of the correctional facilities, including the medium security custodial centre Maiduguri (MSCC), as well as the staff quarters in the city.”Upon the evacuation of inmates by officers of the service, with support from sister security agencies to a safe and secure facility, 281 inmates were observed to be missing.”NCoS unveils identities of escapees It is important to note that the service is in custody of their details, including their biometrics, which is being made available to the public.”The service is working in synergy with other security agencies as both covert and overt deployments have been activated to look out for them.” “Presently, a total of seven inmates have been recaptured and returned to custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down the rest and bring them back to safe custody.Flooding: Atiku makes N100m donation to victims
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